(Jokes were later made about me turning into a were-chipmunk since I was bitten on a full moon.)

*does not make tacky joke about nuts*

I would like to point out re Hondo: OMG SO JELLUS. I wish I'd been there to see him. And maybe pet him, if that was kosher. Also: "carnivous pony" = HEEEEE.

This sounds SO excellent. I'm glad you got a chance to go. And the pics are FABULOUS.